Crime Rate in Gosforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosforth

The total recorded crimes in Gosforth, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosforth crime rate of 1.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gosforth, encompassing approximately 33,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Gosforth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kirkbeck Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Croft Head Road with total crimes: 4
  • Santon Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gosforth?

To understand the safety of Gosforth, we need to analyze Gosforth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Gosforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 385 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

    • In 2023, Gosforth had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 265 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Gosforth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Gosforth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gosforth has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Gosforth crimes were 385. The crime rate of Gosforth in 2024 was 21.49 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosforth were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.36 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gosforth)CrimesRank (Gosforth)CrimesRank (Gosforth)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
Egremont59 4643 3649 3
Mirehouse61 3415 6355 6
Cleator Moor West37 6477 5482 4
Hillcrest and Hensingham39 5520 4441 5
Millom22 9335 8289 7
Egremont North and St Bees24 8247 10256 9
Howgate16 10291 9176 10
Bransty7 12176 11150 11
Millom Without16 11151 12128 12

Gosforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
February 202510
January 202516
December 202411
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20254
October 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gosforth in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gosforth postcode area is presented below.

1. Kirkbeck Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Croft Head Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
3. Santon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. A595 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Fell View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Denton Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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